Boca Recovery Center Announces New Addiction Treatment Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In 2023, the state of Massachusetts declared its opioid epidemic to be the state’s “greatest public health threat.” The need for more addiction resources is one of many reasons why Boca Recovery Center opened a full-service recovery center in Springfield on July 8.
Boca chose Springfield not only because of the current public threat in the state and country, but also because of its proximity to other metro areas. This location allows Boca to provide treatment and economic growth to Springfield and nearby communities.
The new clinic, located at 200 Kendall St., provides an array of residential, detox, and mental health services, all personalized for the patient’s unique needs and situation. The center offers dozens of new healthcare and administration jobs and utilizes a previously unused property, thus improving the area.
Boca Recovery Center was established in 2016 in Boca Raton, Fla. with the mission of establishing a service center that provided innovative therapies to help clients make the physical, emotional, and spiritual transition from an addictive lifestyle to one of recovery. The success of its Boca Raton location has led to new locations in New Jersey, Indiana, and now Massachusetts.
Boca Recovery Center has served more than 10,000 patients since its inception and customizes its treatment based on the individual’s needs. While all treatment is determined on a patient-by-patient basis, centers tend to work heavily in opioid, stimulant, and alcohol-related addiction. Still, its experienced staff has assisted patients in overcoming a wide array of addictive disorders, both substance- and behavior-related.
“State and local officials are doing a tremendous job throughout Massachusetts in addressing the ongoing drug crisis. We are honored to join their mission, provide vital resources to the public, and offer partnership and employment opportunities to local medical professionals looking to help those battling addiction,” said Christopher Ferry, CEO of Boca Recovery Center. “Our goal is to establish service centers in strategic areas throughout the country. Having Springfield as one of the core northeastern locations allows us to provide much-needed services not only in the Springfield area, but throughout the state and the entire East Coast.”
While providing a full suite of services to those battling addiction-related disorders, the facility will employ more than a dozen local medical professionals and partner with regional organizations to not only assist the region in its health, but also make strides in community engagement and the local economy.
“Through the numerous interviews we have engaged in across all different disciplines, it is clear that Boca Recovery Center’s Massachusetts location is a welcomed addition to the needs of individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring disorders,” said Katie Viola-Downey, Clinical Services director of Boca Recovery Center. “Our team of directors is overwhelmed with excitement at having been given the opportunity to select and develop our team of strong, compassionate, and caring individuals from the ground up. We believe that the strength of the treatment team and its ability to work collaboratively leads to better care provided to our residents, which in turn results in better treatment outcomes.”